CeritaCintaMuzik

1993. I was 9 years old and was schooling in Zhenghua Primary. I was “introduced” to the art of dikir barat by a teacher, who wanted Malay students to perform for a Hari Raya concert at school. I was part of a mess of enthusiastic children, making noises, clapping hands and singing songs that I’ve never heard being played on the radio or anywhere else, for that matter. Following the hand movements of the row [... Read More ...]

Daun-daun, Track no. 4. This song is my attempt to just chill and play music. Raw vocals, really raw vocals. Just having fun, playing music, feeling the lyrics and melody. “Daun-daun berguguran dalam bianglala senja, dalam kemahuan Tuhan.” It’s amazing what teens think about nowadays. Yasira Yusoff from St. Margaret Secondary School wrote this amazing piece and in just a few sentences, pictured life in a view that many might not have realized before. I feel [... Read More ...]

Warkah Cinta Dunia is the reason I’m still here. Won Projek Rentak 2009 and was nominated for 2 categories in AnugeraHitz.sg, best song and best lyrics. Neither won. Was also compiled in the karaoke album, RiaHitz.sg, all thanks to Ria, Warna and Life Records. It is close to me like blood in my veins. The inspiration was Darul Ma’wa kids and friends. The idea was from the Palestine-Israel conflict. The reason I wrote it is [... Read More ...]

This song was first released in 2009 during the launch of Diari Hitam, a publication of the Bibliotherapy program by ASAS 50 with support from Asia Pacific Breweries. The program engaged young women from Pertapis to embark on a journey of writing and showcasing talents. Some of the works are based on true experiences and therefore serve as a therapy for closure. The published book, Diari Hitam was launched by Prof Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister [... Read More ...]

FMA coming soon. Updated details here.. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Festival-Melayu-Ada-FMA/162805917887 and http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57004918868